Why Live in Encantado
Encantado, located in Santa Fe, is a community centered around the Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado and bordered by the Santa Fe National Forest and Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The neighborhood features luxury properties in the Los Caminitos and Vista Redonda subdivisions, each set on at least 10-acre lots of juniper and piñon forest, providing a sense of seclusion. Homes here are single-family Santa Fe-style, built between the 1980s and 2020s, characterized by Pueblo-style architecture with tan stucco exteriors and flat roofs supported by vigas. Encantado’s unmarked trails and arroyos weave through the woodlands, offering residents a natural retreat. The Santa Fe Ski Basin, located about 11 miles east, provides 88 runs and access to popular trails like the Nambe Lake Trail. For dining, the Terra at the Four Seasons offers a blend of New Mexican and global cuisines, while the nearby Tesuque Village Market serves as a grocery store, bakery, bar, and restaurant. Downtown Santa Fe, about 11 miles south, hosts events like the Burning of Zozobra at Fort Marcy Park. Santa Fe High, a highly rated school, offers specialized programs in JROTC, engineering, and culinary arts. Encantado is accessible via NM-592 and Highway 84, with the Santa Fe Regional Airport located just under 20 miles southwest. The area is known for its low crime risk, making it safer than the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Encantado a good place to live?
Encantado is a good place to live. Encantado is considered very car-dependent. Encantado is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. It has a median age of 62. The average household income is $117,630 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 62.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Encantado are home owners, with 18.2% of residents renting and 81.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Encantado can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Encantado neighborhood guide.
Is Encantado, NM a safe neighborhood?
Encantado, NM is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Encantado?
The median home price in Encantado is $1,495,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $299,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.15%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $7,290 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $312K a year to afford the median home price in Encantado. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Encantado is $118K.
What are the best public schools in Encantado?
The best public schools that serve Encantado are:
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Home Trends in Encantado, NM
On average, homes in Encantado, Santa Fe sell after 158 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Encantado, Santa Fe over the last 12 months is $1,273,571, up 45% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,273,571
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,150,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$484
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$1,495,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
45%
